Sensei Yoshiharu Osaka Jion - #3 Akita´s Japan Tour: Shotokan Karate Class in Tokyo, Hoitsugan Dojo

Sensei Yoshiharu Osaka teaching Kata Jion - #3 Akita´s Japan Tour: Shotokan Karate Class in Tokyo, Hoitsugan Dojo
On one of the last Japan-Tours with Shinji Akita, we had the great honour and fantastic opportunity to train under Karate legend Sensei Osaka, multiple JKA World Champion and winner of the All Japan Championships. Osaka Sensei, called "the ultimate technician" and seen as the best by many great masters, is a role model for Karateka all over the world. This truly memorable class took place in the famous Hoitsugan Dojo of Master Masatoshi Nakayama...
Thank you so much to Osaka Sensei for this unforgettable, highly instructional and inspirational class. A big thank you also to Masahiro Nakayama Senpai for allowing us to train in this legendary dojo!
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[@robertsilver5130]

Videos like this should have a bajillion views. Back in the 80s (when I began practicing Shotokan), Osaka Sensei was already legendary for his technique (and, of course, kata). Here, you get a real taste of his expertise on body dynamics/movement -- little details about which many practitioners don't think twice, or receive instruction. Those karateka are indeed fortunate. Well done, and thank you for posting.

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you 😊 It is true, we were really fortunate to be there... Very inspiriing and motivating. A great Karate moment.

[@longmr9164]

私もさんかりたい、

[@antoniospanayiotou8619]

This man Sensei Osaka has worked hard for his supper, respects to him!!

[@typedeaf]

So much valuable information

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you for your interest 😊

[@patdennison4508]

I was very fortunate to have been a member of a very good club in K.U.G.B. The KATA they are doing is second Dan, the last one I got up to. The Club I was practicing at, allways explained what the moves were for. I also won the National Championships, in 1992. It saved my life on many occasions through muscle memory. I used to be able to do all 3 splits, but find it hard to even sit down now lol. You take out of It, what works for you. The basic head block, is practiced that many times, you instantly block without even thinking. It does really work. I mixed my Martial Arts later on, providing me with a wide range of techniques, before U.F.C. came out. I started at the age of 6 & had to sneak in, as I couldn't afford the fee. I was on the British Squad. I joined the Forces after that. I wish I could have passed down my knowledge. Situational Awareness plays a big key. I saved quite a few clients during my Close Protection days. How fast life goes!

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you for sharing. Life indeed goes very fast but fortunately Karate also keeps us young...

[@carlodefazio9467]

Questo video è un documento fondamentale che tutti gli studenti di karate dovrebbero guardare, Sensei Osaka era è rimane uno dei miei eroi di gioventù.

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you for your comment 🙏

[@fredkarat]

Exselent nu Osaka sensei. One Of my favorite Masters. Oss

[@AkitasDojo]

Oss!

[@antoniospanayiotou8619]

Greeting to my dear friend Akita san. We miss you and your training. A true gentleman. Tony

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you for your nice comment and many greetings back. All the best!

[@Rytai2007]

super

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you 😊

[@santannakarate]

Akita Sensei..your videos are excellent. Best Karate Instructions ever!!

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@manikandankaruthedath7422]

Grate kata performer of the world, OSS

[@AkitasDojo]

Oss 🙏

[@jakeplonk888]

He is a god

[@AkitasDojo]

Oss! Thank you for your interest.

[@copyrightshouldart]

I have learned a lot watching this video. I follow the Shintani Wado Kai type of karate, but I do recognize many moves and I do see that I still have a lot of work to do to get to that excellence. Thank you for posting this, it was very inspiring.

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you for your interest and nice comment!

[@sanchinkan]

Quand on observe Osaka Senseï, on ne peut que deviner ce à quoi l'on aspire tous dans la pratique ; une fluidité, une aisance, une souplesse mélangée à une grande puissance. Cette humilité, cette gentillesse, ce respect de l'autre à travers la transmission "sincère". J'en garde un souvenir inoubliable, c'était en Décembre 2000 à Paris. Merci et mes respects à Akita Senseï que je ne manquerai pas de rejoindre à son prochain passage dans ma région des Pyrénées-Atlantiques (Pays-Basque). Oss !

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you for your kind comment. I am looking forward to seeing you in autumn.

[@sanchinkan]

@@AkitasDojo Avec grand plaisir Senseï.... OSS🙏

[@AkitasDojo]

Merci beaucoup :)

[@mcronrn]

André Bertel has quoted Osaka Sensei saying, “Start with Jion, end with Jion...” 😊👏👍🏽👊

[@AkitasDojo]

Oss 😊

[@Ronin6876]

And what did he mean by that? Just wondering.

[@alekseyponomarenko6187]

Jion never ends...

[@bunkaiabderrahim4128]

Sensei osaka est leleve favoris karateka pour sensei nakayama

[@AkitasDojo]

Oss 👍

[@senseisouza6015]

Great Master thank you for nice class . Oss!

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you for your interest!

[@mariosuarez1137]

Exelente maestro Osaka me encanta su trabajo

[@AkitasDojo]

Gracias y un saludo :)

[@paulosousa1357]

Great Sensei ! Excelente Jion ! 🥋Oss

[@AkitasDojo]

Oss!

[@anilkumarvanneri]

Fantastic...!

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you 😊

[@rafaelsanntana4796]

Nice class , beautiful art marcial... Iam Brazilian and tranning Aikido

[@AkitasDojo]

Great that someone practicing a different martial art is interested in this video, too. Thank you!

[@rodriguesdasilva5063]

MUITO HOTIMO MUITA PERFEIÇÃO

[@AkitasDojo]

Muito obrigado, thank you for your interest.

[@aurorajaimedeaguilar9306]

Aprendiendo. Gracias por el reciente video de Karate.

[@AkitasDojo]

Gracias por su interés y saludos 😊

[@bunkaiabderrahim4128]

Oss sensei akita

[@AkitasDojo]

Oss 😊

[@NatureIskatel]

Sensei Japan Synod Paradise Find

[@abderrahmanejka9372]

OSS meilleur sensei

[@AkitasDojo]

Many thanks for your interest 😊

[@BelloBudo007]

This must have been a really lovely experience for SKAI members. To train under the watchful eye of the incredible Osaka Sensei, and in a dojo with such history. Wow! Is Nakayama Senpai related to Nakayama Sensei? Maybe his Son?

[@AkitasDojo]

Yes indeed, it has been an incredible experience. Nakayama Masahiro Senpai is Nakayama Sensei‘s son and thanks to him we were allowed to train in Hoitsugan Dojo.

[@78a67h]

I don't know this Sensei but he has very good technique.

[@AkitasDojo]

Oss!

[@78a67h]

I have since researched and found what a prominent Sensei he is, only younger generation than the myths we older Karateka are familiar with, the likes of Nishiyama RIP, Enoeda RIP, Kanazawa, Kase RIP, and Shirai from Shotokan, and T. Suzuki RIP from Wadoryu.

[@jorgevasalcedo3822]

Si me ubieran dado a elejir además De Sensei okuda que fue mi y aún lo es porqué cuando un maestro .entra en tu corazón no se olvida jamás decía otros muy parecidos y hablo de sensei yahjara sensei (ha sin terminar me llaman a comer

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you for your interest 😊

[@almirjosedonascimentonasci5460]

MUITO BOM MESMO, O S S ! ! !

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@almirjosedonascimentonasci5460]

@@AkitasDojo Adoro Artes Marciais, Principalmente O Katá JION, pois significa GRATIDÃO, Acredito que seja pelo fato de ter chegado à tal Grau, me corrija se eu estiver enganado, Oss!!!

[@AkitasDojo]

Yes, it also can mean gratitude...

[@rafelserret6901]

Gran Maestro 10 dan d shotokan ryu

[@longmr9164]

住所はどこですか

[@Comunidadviolinistas]

Thank you!!! Oss

[@AkitasDojo]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@joseroberto6171]

Oss

[@AkitasDojo]

Oss!

[@gregaussie5254]

Great video , many mistakes in the west it seems ,

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you!

[@LimerickShojinkai]

osu

[@truthserum9456]

Unfortunately, typical shotokan, mini details about how to look good but never a clear explanation of why the move is done. No disrespect meant. Sad.

[@bradlong7941]

It brought back a lot of memories for me. And the reason I walked away from the JKA/Shotokan realm so many years ago. That is a close quarter combat kata. Filled with up close in your face self defense movements. Yet they go about it like the defender must move with the grace of an Olympic athlete champion.

[@abcdefghijklmn112233]

なぜ、中国式の礼法をやってんの？おかしくね？空手は日本の武道だよ。

[@AkitasDojo]

動画の編集上、最初と最後に行う礼は省いてあります…　この動画で紹介している型は松濤館流の”慈恩”という型で、意味は、いつくしみぶかい恩、厚い情けというような意味があり、最初の動作の構えは拳を覆い相手に攻撃しない意思表示が含まれています…　onshuku unrai様、もしあなたが日本人なら言葉を選んでコメントください。

[@ranieroruffilli1983]

Che meraviglia! Questi documenti rimarranno nella storia del karate! Sono molto densi di insegnamenti che Sensei Osaka sa dispensare con umiltà e grandissimo patos! Grazie Sensei Akita! Osss Wonderful! These documents will remain in the history of karate! They are very full of teachings that Sensei Osaka knows how to dispense with humility and enormous patos! Thanks Sensei Akita! Osss

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you and I agree, Osaka Sensei is a role model for every Karateka and a great Sensei.

[@ranieroruffilli1983]

Thank you so much Sensei Akita ... I'm glad and honored that you answered me. I hope one day I can meet you. 1st dan 1974 old school, pupil of Bruno Baleotti, Hiroshi Shirai and once in my life I had the honor of a short soft Kumite with Sensei Taiji Kase, which we all have always loved. When I saw you 4 months ago on KZbin I immediately understood how much value there was in your teachings of correct and perfect execution of the style and I returned to train alone at home with you, still learning many new and valuable things, at 63 years old. Thanks thanks thanks. I wish I could reward you for these lessons. Oss !!

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you for your comment. I am very happy you are writing to me and your words are encouraging me a lot! It would be really nice to meet in person one day. I hope you stay safe and well!

[@AcidoCaustico]

Wisdom From Osaka Sensei I loved his seminar in Costa Rica some years ago

[@AkitasDojo]

Thank you for your comment and best regards!